July 2, 2009MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
July 2, 2009
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 South Redding, West Memphis, Arkansas.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. Reverend David Moose of Rosewood Methodist Church
offered prayer. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were, Mayor ~Iliam H. Johnson, City
Treasurer Frank Martin, and Councilors, Willis Mondy, James Holt, Taz Tyrone, Lorraine Robinson, Tracy Catt,
James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, and Marco McClendon, Absent: City Attorney David Peeples, Aldermen Phillip
Carter and Herman Coleman. Quorum being present, Mayor Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENINGS
STREET DEPARTMENT -Asphalt Roller -Mayor Johnson referred the bids to the Public Works Committee for
disposition.
MINUTES
Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Catt to dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 25,
2009, and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
OLD. BUSINESS
3~d Reading An Ordinance to amend Section 1.12.010 and Section 1.12.020 of the West Memphis Municipal
Code regarding penalties for violation of city ordinances, and for other purposes
City Clerk Para read the Ordinance for the THIRD AND FINAL time. Taylor moved, seconded by Robinson to
approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned
No. 2227.
2~d Reading An Ordinance adopting the Arkansas International Building and Fire Code, 2007 Edition, Volumes
I, II, and III providing for regulations governing the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use
and occupancy, location and maintenance of buildings and structures
City Clerk Para read the Ordinance for the SECOND time.
NEW BUSINESS
Councilor Robinson moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read R-1 and O-1 by title
only. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
R-1 A Resolution authorizing the removal of a lien for grass cutting services performed by the Ci#y of West
Memphis
City Clerk Para read the Resolution. Tyrone moved, seconded by Mondy to approve the Resolution. Alderman
Catt moved to amend the Resolution in two places where it reads "Garrott Realty" it should read "Hale Rental,
LLC". Upon voice vote, the voting was all "ayes" with the exception of a "no" from Taylor. The motion carried.
Robinson moved, seconded by McClendon to approve the Resolution as amended. Upon roll call vote, the voting
was:
AYES: Mondy, Tyrone, Robinson, Catt, Pulliaum
NAYS: Holt, Taylor
McClendon voted as "present". The motion to approve the Resolution failed.
O-1 An Ordinance relating to the use and possession of replica firearms in a public place and for other
purposes
City Clerk Para read the Ordinance for the FIRST TIME.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Catt reported the Budget Committee met July 1St and reviewed the first 6 months of this year indicating a
reduction of $176,572.83 compared to 2008. Compared to the 2009 budget, revenues are down $235,353.61.
They discussed about reducing $750,000.00 from the general fund, discussed trimming the budget through
attrition, and discussed the proposed sales tax ordinance. Alderman Catt is to follow up with the City Attorney to
have this proposed orclinance on the agenda for the council meeting on July 16, 2009.
Alderman Robinson reported the Police Commission met immediately after the last City Council meeting where
they reviewed and unanimously approved the replica firearms ordinance to be placed before the City Council for
approval.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Johnson announced Freedom Fest will be held tonight at Tilden Rogers Park beginning at 7:00 p.m. He
encouraged all to attend and honor those who paid the price for our freedom.
Alderwoman Robinson asked everyone to be mindful of our laws regarding fireworks and parking on the streets
after midnight until 6:00 am. Mayor Johnson said the city has received numerous complaints regarding people
parking their cars on the streets and there is an ordinance that prohibits parking on the street after midnight till
6:00 am. The Police Department issued 340 warnings this week and will be writing tickets next week.
Alderman Catt said he had received a complaint about the sidewalks being blocked by tree limbs. He asked the
public to prune their tree limbs that are over the sidewalk so people walking don't have to walk around them or
under them.
Alderman McClendon wished everyone a Happy 4th of July.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor
McClendon to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this ~(~_ day of July, 2009.
WILLIAM H. JO SON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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PHI ,CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by Cindy Greenwood, Senior Deputy City Clerk ~ O
Public Works Department
July 2, 2009
Bid Tabulation Sheet
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Supply and Delivery of One New 3-5 Ton Vibratory Asphalt Roller
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